SUPPORT
AGENCIES
Updated 17 March 2008
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ACTION
FOR (406) 377-3564
FAX: (406) 377-3570 |
2030 N. MERRILL |
Weatherization & Fuel Assistance Program Winter Only Administrator
for community service organization such as:
low-income rental housing assistance, Veteran’s employment training,
youth WIA training programs, utility bill and weatherization energy
conservation projects (information on eligibility for weatherization of homes
and utility bill assistance may be obtained at local office, federal
management agency for the homeless, client emergency service, work with food
bank and commodities, supportive employment program (Native Americans, Youth
Transition, Head Trauma Injuries), and area agency on aging. Micro
Business Loan Program: Financial
assistance for low-income individuals wanting to start their own business or
expand an existing business. When
calling this office, ask for their person in charge of this program. |
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CENTER FOR ACADEMIC
SUCCESS (406) 874-6150 |
2715 Miles |
Adult Basic Education (ABE) & GED preparation;
Developmental Skills - individualized refresher courses in reading, English
and math; college level instruction in reading, vocabulary, study skills and
English; assist students in developing superior skills in reading, English
and vocabulary; academic services - instruction and materials in special
requested topics; tutorial program - one-to-one tutoring; and placement
evaluation - pre-college diagnostic testing to help in planning educational
programs. |
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ALCOHOLICS ANNONYMOUS NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (406)
232-3459 |
Clubroom
located in the Ursuline Convent at the corner |
Meeting schedule is posted in the Miles City Star C
= closed/alcoholics only O = open
meeting - non alcoholics welcome NS
= non-smoking |
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AWARE (406)
232-4724 (406)
232-4765 |
Miles
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Provides services to developmentally disabled
adults, aged 16 or older. |
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BIG COUNTRY
EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE (406) 234-1957 |
Miles
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Provides
special services for rural schools |
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BIG SKY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(406)
256-6871 |
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Assist entrepreneurs in finance and marketing to develop
a comprehensive plan of action to start their own small business. |
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BIRTHRIGHT (406) 665-3626 |
417
½ N. Center |
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CAREER
(406) 874-6155 1-888-849-8047 FAX: (406) 874-6280 Career Development Webpage |
Room
209 Miles
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Provides
career counseling, training, and education for individuals who are seeking
employment. Individuals are provided
information on employment and training programs including classroom training
and on-the-job training funded by state and federal programs. Regularly scheduled workshops cover a wide
range of topics including self-growth issues, computer literacy, labor market
information and high wage/high demand employment opportunities. A lending library and computer area with
internet access is available for public use.
Employment specialists are available for assistance and referrals. |
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (406)
252-3399 1-800-222-9383 |
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Coordinates
and supervises all Catholic Social Welfare in |
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CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND (406)
232-6034 or 1-800-224-6034 |
2200
Box Elder Miles
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Provides referral for parents looking for
childcare. The center can provide a
list of licensed or registered childcare provides education and support for
the childcare provider. Possible
assistance with childcare costs. |
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(406)
442-7278 1-800-346-5437 (in state) FAX: (406) 656-1052 |
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Child
support enforcement from absent parents |
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CLARK STREET INN (406)
232-1856 |
2607
Main Unit 3 Miles
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A
transitional care home for mental health patients. Provides various residential services for
social service agencies in Region I. |
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CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES 1-888-923-2327 |
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Advice
on resolving credit difficulties, developing a budget, planning for
retirement, etc. |
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (406)
874-6199 |
2715
Miles
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Offers
full-time college students the opportunity to learn by blending classroom
training with practical experience in the working services. |
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CUSTER (406)
874-3310 |
Miles
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Can file child support action - no fee
charged - if non-paying parent resides out of |
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(406)
874-3370 |
Miles
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Weed Control, 4-H, Food Stamps Nutrition
Education Program |
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CUSTER COUNTY COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTER, INC. (406) 234-8793 FAX: (406)
234-8796 |
210 Miles |
Affordable and accessible health care available to
all; primary health care, including exams, tests and treatment; primary
dental services including exams, x-rays and treatment; primary mental health
services including exams, consultation and treatment; primary substance abuse
services including exams, consultation and treatment; access to necessary
pharmacy services for any of the above. The |
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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT (406)
874-3377 |
Family
Planning Center Courthouse
Annex Miles
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Provides medical services for any person that
needs it (family planning, home visits, dental education, and birth
control). Also, provides free or reduced
price for mammogram and cervical exams. |
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Dept.
of Public Health and Human Services (406)
874-3334 FAX:
(406) 874-3449 |
291
N Merriam Miles
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The
Department of Public Welfare administers the Aid to Families with Dependent
Children (AFDC), Food Stamp, and Medicaid Programs. The Department also administers Empty
Stocking and Section 8 Housing applications. |
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
COOPERATIVE (406) 234-3812 |
209
South Miles
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Provides
educational services to all handicapped students from 0-21 years of age. |
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CUSTER NETWORK AGAINST
DOMESTIC ABUSE & SEXUAL ASSAULT (CNADA) (406) 234-0542 (406) 951-0475 |
Caroline
McKee 2000
Miles
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24
Hour Domestic Violence Hotline Advocacy
& Referral Information Call
Hotline for meeting location |
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Miles
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Information
about enrolling students in any of the rural/country schools. |
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DEPT. OF FAMILY
SERVICES/Dept. of Public Health and Human Services (406)
232-1385 |
708
Palmer Miles
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Adoption,
Social Services Division, Day Care licensing, Foster Parents Program, and
Child Protection Services for adults and children. |
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DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATIONAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DEAP) (406)
232-6034 1-800-224-6034 |
2200
Box Elder Miles
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Provides
in-home family training, respite care, evaluation and diagnostic service,
screening and resource coordination to children from 0-21 that are either
developmentally disable or "at risk" of having developmental
problems, and family based services. Let Lifespan Respite work for you: Do you need a break from care giving? We all need to step back and take an
uninterrupted breath from time to time.
Lifespan Respite has qualified, trained providers to give you a break
from the extraordinary duties of caring for your loved ones. Call Today!
(406) 232-6034. Lifespan Respite is a program of D.E.A.P. |
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DIVISION OF WORKERS'
COMPENSATION 1-800-332-6102 |
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Provides
information and assistance to employers and employees regarding State
Compensation Insurance Fund for accidents.
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(406) 234-1687 |
2508
Miles
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Counseling
services provided to individuals, groups, couples, and families, as well as
day treatment program. Psychological
testing and evaluation also available to clients. Direct teleconference link to |
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EMCMHS/Substance Abuse
& Dependency Services (SADS) (406) 234-1687
FAX: 234-1698 |
Eastern
Montana Mental 2508
Wilson/PO Miles
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Provides
counseling for persons with alcohol and/or drug problems and their
families. Provides alcoholics with
alternative life styles and philosophies if he or she desires. Provides a variety of educational and
informational material on coping and understanding dependency problems. |
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(406)
234-3740 |
Miles
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All
client referrals through SRS only Workshop
for individuals with disabilities; includes work activity center, work
adjustment training and vocational evaluation with mobile unit. (Serves Region I) Includes 5 group home programs,
transportation, staff training program; provides a variety of work activities
and training to disabled individuals, supported employment, Senior Day
program, intensive day and residential services. |
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EASTERN PLAINS RC & D (406)
433-5024 |
123
West |
Assist entrepreneurs in finance and marketing to
develop a comprehensive plan of action to start their own small
business. Serves 16 |
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EXPERIENCE WORKS
Toll
Free 1-800-584-9161 Kalispell
(406) 257-1968 |
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Experience Works administers the Senior
Employment Program. This program is
authorized un Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. The primary purpose of the program is to promote
useful and meaningful roles for disadvantaged individuals, over the age of 55
by providing subsidized part-time community service employment as a means to
eventually obtain subsidized private employment. |
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FOOD BANK
(406) 951-3526 |
VA
Miles
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Emergency
food distribution. |
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GETTING THROUGH GRIEF
SUPPORT GROUP
(406)
232-4457 |
Contact: Stevenson
and Sons Funeral Home Miles
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Support
group |
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HEADSTART
(406)
232-5223 FAX: (406) 232-6522 |
1608
Miles
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Provides
free preschool educational classes for 3 and 4 year olds. |
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HOLY ROSARY HEALTHCARE
(406) 233-2600 |
2800
Miles
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Hospital,
medical clinic and extended care |
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HOW TO START A SMALL BUSINESS
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Assistance
in business planning |
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INDIAN DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATIONAL
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Ernie
Bighorn Miles
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Programs
to assist Native Americans adjust to the urban setting. Activities are coordinated with MCC. The staff also deals with educational
activities and educational problems.
Career training and employment opportunities. Information and referral. |
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JUVENILE DIVISION
16th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
(406)
874-3418 |
Courthouse
Annex Miles
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Juvenile
Probation. Counseling with juveniles,
who have broken the law or who are on the verge of doing so by status offenses,
provided in the areas of family relations, personal problems, school
adjustment and social relations. |
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LIFTT
234-2599 |
2200
Box Elder Suite 132 Miles
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An
eastern |
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LION'S CLUB
(406) 234-7426 |
Dr.
Bob Lunde, Contact Miles |
Help
with the cost of prescription glasses based on individual circumstances. |
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LOW INCOME HOUSING UNITS
(406) 232-7755 |
Custer
Villa |
Section 8 Welfare – applications available
from Welfare Office |
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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
(406) 245-9949 1-800-726-303 |
1601
Lewis |
Coordinates
and supervises all Lutheran Social Services in |
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MEALS ON WHEELS
(406) 874-3377 |
Contact: Courthouse
Annex Miles |
Meals are delivered to persons
having a need of services. Cost
according to ability to pay. For
information, or to sign up call the County Health Department at 874-3377. |
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MILES CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(406) 234-2890 |
Linda
Wolff, Director 511
Pleasant Miles |
The Chamber was formed to keep the
community united in future plans and endeavors. |
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2715
Miles |
Provides
assistance in determining eligibility for grants, student loans, and campus
based financial aid programs.
Information on scholarships also available. |
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MILES CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(406) 234-3840 |
Miles |
Information about enrolling
students in the |
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SERVICES ASSOCIATION (406) 228-9446 Fax: 406-228-9446 E-mail: Iszustak@mtlsa.org Web site: www.mtselfhelplaw.org |
(in
the CNADA Offices) Miles |
The staff at There is no fee for any of the
services. The Montana Self-Help Law
Project cannot provide any information or advice regarding traffic violations
or criminal matters. |
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(406) 232-8340 |
Miles |
Applicant referral to job openings; access to
information on local, area, and national job opening through the Automated
Labor Exchange system (ALEX); availability of in-house Veteran Representative
to provide counseling and referral to other services; general employment
counseling dealing with job-related issues such as occupational change,
choice and/or adjustment; access to information on employment and training
programs, particularly classroom training programs, on-the job-training,
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA/TRA), economic Dislocated Worker Assistance
(EDWAA), and math and reading literacy remediation (JTPA 8% Literacy Program);
aptitude, interest, and proficiency testing; labor market information;
unemployment insurance filing and information; and a self-help Resource
Center with videos, books, information on schools, and software who assist
with job-seeking, skill upgrading and career choice. |
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(406) 248-7913 |
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Teams
are compiled of 5-6 individual and work on a variety of community and natural
resource projects including: trail maintenance/construction,
streambed restoration, fencing, historical building restoration, wildlife and
fish habitat preservation, playground & park improvement, tree planting
and more. Benefits include: Money for college and a living allowance. |
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(406) 256-6871 FAX:
(406) 256-6877 |
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Assist
entrepreneurs in finance and marketing to develop a comprehensive plan of
action to start their own small Business. |
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PLUK "PARENTS LET'S UNITE
FOR KIDS" (406) 255-0540 1-800-222-7585 |
516
North 32nd |
A |
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PROJECT CHALLENGE (406) 232-9741 |
Site
Coordinator, Mari Wolff 519
Main Street/PO Miles |
Employment
and training services for people who have been laid off because of business
slow down, or closing. |
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REALTORS |
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Check yellow pages for listings |
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REO
1-800-823-5566 (406)
256-1140 FAX:
(406) 256-8411 |
1739
Grand Avenue Suite A |
REO is a state-wide employment and
training program which could assist farm and ranch owners/workers/families
with education, on the job training and supportive services. |
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RESUME DATABASE FOR
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If
you need assistance please call: 1-800-299-7494,
ext. 339 (614) 923-0608 FAX: (614) 923-0610 |
Find
us at: http://www.business-disability.com E-mail: nbdc@resume-link.com Or
write: NBDC
Resume Database for Person c/o
Resume Link |
The
Resume Database is a double-sided tool for persons with disabilities looking
for employment that hold at least a two-year college degree. It offers a FREE service that will register
your resume on the Internet database.
Your skills and qualifications will be verified and your resume made
available to our member corporations.
These Fortune 1000 companies have offices located in your neighborhood. |
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RSVP (406) 234-0505 |
Miles |
Senior Volunteers |
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ST. VINCENT DePAUL SOCIETY (406) 234-3011 |
Miles |
Collection of clothing, furniture, books, and
small appliances for sale and distribution to those in need. |
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SALVATION ARMY (406) 232-3411 |
Veteran’s
Hospital Complex Miles |
Provide emergency food, clothing,
shelter or transportation to those in need of services. Provide safety shelter for spouse abuse
victims and children. |
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SOCIAL &
REHABILITATION SERVICES Dept of
Public Health and Human Services |
708
Palmer Miles |
Vocational Rehabilitation 232-0583 Developmental Disabilities Div. 232-2595 Family Service
232-1385 |
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SPOUSE ABUSE EMERGENCY
ASSISTANCE |
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See
Custer Network Against Domestic Abuse Listing |
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (406)
232-3060 |
210
South Miles |
Provides
medical, surgical and auxiliary services to eligible veterans. Provides information on all VA Benefits
to veterans and other VA beneficiaries. FEMALE
VETERANS ADVISOSRY COMMITTEE - June Musil (ext. 261) Main function is to see that female
veterans are getting quality care and treatment. |
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See |
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VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION (406) 232-0583 1-877-296-1198 |
Miles |
"Promoting work and independence for
Montanans with disabilities." |
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WEL-CARE
ASSIST (406) 232-5134 |
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Wel-Care assist is a division of and
supported by its parent agency, Wel-Care Home Health of Miles City. Its parent agency is licensed by the
Montana State Department of Health and approved to provide home health
services under Medicare and Medicaid program.
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WIC PROGRAM (406) 234-3879 |
2200
Box Elder Miles |
Supplemental
Nutritional Program for pregnant women, infants, and small children. |
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WOODS 'n' GOODS (406) 232-0036 |
Miles |
Collection of clothing, furniture, books, and
small appliances for sale and distribution to those in need. |
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WoRC PROGRAM (WORK READINESS COMPONENT) (406)
874-6155 1-888-849-8047 |
Program Director Room 209 2715
Miles |
Programs work with the current
welfare program TANF, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. Provides screening for post-secondary
education needed for certain eligibility requirements related to TANF. Provides career counseling and training to
assist individuals in becoming self-sufficient. Provide individuals with financial
assistance while becoming self-sufficient, and assist individuals in
employment. Concentrates on career
assessment assistance, job seeking skills, assertiveness training/self
confidence building, and a variety of other self-growth topics. These services provided to Custer, Prairie,
Powder River, |
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YOUTH DYNAMICS (406)
232-4233 FAX: (406) 232-4166 |
201
South 7th Miles |
This
program provides case management to emotionally disturbed children and their
families. Youth Case Management
Services include the assessment of needs and coordination of services to
address youth and family mental health issues. |
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Aging
– State Information & Referral |
1-800-332-2272 |
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Appliance
Hotline |
1-800-621-0477 |
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Child
Abuse Help Line |
1-800-332-6100 |
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Child
Abuse Hot Line |
1-866-820-5437 |
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Citizens
Advocate Hotline |
1-800-322-2272 |
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Crisis
Line – Miles City |
234-1687 |
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Department
of Labor (OSHA) |
1-800-332-7087 |
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Fair
Housing & Equal Opportunity Hotline |
1-800-424-8590 |
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Food
Stamp Hotline (Citizens Advocate) |
1-800-332-2272 |
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Health
Aids Hotline |
1-800-233-6668 |
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IRS
Federal Tax Information |
1-800-829-1040 |
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Medicare |
1-800-332-6146 |
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Montana
Breast & Cervical Health Program |
1-888-803-9343 |
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Montana
Legal Aids |
1-800-999-4941 |
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Montana
Poison Control Systems |
1-800-525-5042 |
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Montana
State Literacy Hotline |
1-800-338-5087 |
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National
Center for Missing Children |
1-800-843-5678 |
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Poison
Control Center |
1-800-525-5042 |
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Sexually
Transmitted Disease Hotline |
1-800-227-8922 |
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Social
Security Administration |
1-800-772-1213 |
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